“Iran continues to arm, train and support the Houthi militia in violation of UN security council resolutions,” says deputy minister for public diplomacy at the Saudi foreign ministry.
US military is planning for potential use of the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb to target Iranian energy infrastructure, nuclear sites.
Decision comes as rebels effectively encircle govt-held Taiz city, cut vital supply route linking Aden; govt forces strike Houthi targets in Sanaa, Saada, and Taiz.
In meeting with Iranian president, PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan's readiness to continue "playing sincere and constructive role in support of regional peace and stability”.
“(Trump) must know that the resistance of the Iranian people will only increase in the face of sanctions, increased pressure, increased bullying," he says.
“Since I took office, it has been my honour to help settle eight wars, and in so doing, become friendly with the leaders of many of those countries,” Trump says.
“Diesel prices have risen across all regions because the disruption is global, but Europe is particularly exposed,” as it is a net importer of the fuel, expert says.
FO terms situation around the Red Sea chokepoint "exceptionally serious"; says Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Riyadh is operational, some forces already deployed.
